How to Join a Virtual Court Hearing with a Link
Courts will provide participants with a link to join virtual courtroom hearings.
This page explains how to join a virtual courtroom hearing using the provided links. You may join using a web browser, or you may join using an app for an iPhone or iPad, a Windows PC or an Android device.
Watching the video below will provide an introduction to working with the Liberty Virtual Courtroom. After watching the video, browse down in the page to the applicable section for your application's operating system.
Before You Begin
Before clicking on the court provided link, confirm that:
- If you will use the iOS app, before you click on the link, download and install the iOS app from the Apple iStore.
- If you will use the Android app, before you click on the link, download and install the Android app from the PlayStore.
- Your microphone, speakers, and camera are working.
- You are in a quiet location with a stable internet connection.
- You have your case number and other court-related information available.
Join using Your Browser
Browser access is not supported by all browsers or by all devices. If browser access does not work, use one of the available apps for iOS devices, Windows or Android. For the best experience, we alway recommend downloading and using one of the available apps.
To join using your browser:
1.) Click the Join from Your Browser button to join the virtual court through your browser.
2.) Click the green Login button.
3.) Your browser may ask for permission to use your camera and microphone. You must allow access to both the microphone and camera in order to participate in the hearing.
4.) Enter the information requested by the court, such as your name, case number, docket number, or role in the hearing, and click OK.
5.) You are now in the lobby of the virtual court. Please wait to be directed by courtroom staff.
Join using an App for iPhone, iPad, or Android
When joining and using an app for a mobile device, you must install the appropriate Liberty Virtual Courtroom app for that device, before clicking the link to join the hearing.
- If you are using an iOS device, before you click on the link, download and install the iOS app from the Apple iStore.
- If you are using an Android device, before you click on the link, download and install the Android app from the PlayStore.
Once the app is installed, click the provided link to join the hearing.
Join using a Windows App
You can join a virtual court hearing from a Windows computer using either the Liberty Virtual Courtroom app or using a browser.
To use the Windows app, your computer must be running Windows 7 or later. You should also have a working microphone, speakers or headset, and a webcam if video participation is required.
Click the link provided by the court to open the virtual courtroom access page.
From this page, you will be able to either download and run the Windows app or join from your browser.
Join using the Windows App
1.) Click the Download Windows App button to download the virtual courtroom program to your Downloads folder.
2.) When the download is complete, your browser will show that the file is available. Different browsers display downloads in different ways. Depending on your browser, you may be able to open the program directly from the browser, or you may need to go to your Downloads folder and double-click the downloaded file.
3.) Windows may ask you to confirm that you want to run the program. If prompted, choose Run, Open, or the equivalent option to allow the application to start.
4.) After the program opens, you may be prompted to enter additional information such as your name, case number, docket number, or your role in the hearing. Enter the requested information and click OK.
5.) Once connected to the courtroom, you may see a message indicating that the court has not yet started the hearing or that you have not yet been admitted. Please remain connected and wait for the clerk or court staff to begin the hearing or bring you into the courtroom.
Need Help?
If you cannot access the virtual courtroom, contact the court using the instructions provided with your hearing notice. Liberty Recording does not schedule hearings, issue court links, or determine when participants are admitted into a courtroom.